Applause (1929)
She gave youth and beauty for Applause
1929 · 1h 20m · Music, Drama
Genres: Music, Drama
This early example of the "backstage" musical genre tells the story of Kitty Darling, a fading burlesque star who tries to save her convent-educated daughter April from following in mom's footsteps.
Director: Rouben Mamoulian
Writers: Beth Brown
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Editor: John Bassler
Cast
Helen Morgan as Kitty DarlingJoan Peers as April DarlingFuller Mellish Jr. as Hitch NelsonJack Cameron as Joe KingHenry Wadsworth as TonyMack Gray as Slim's BrotherDorothy Cumming as Mother SuperiorMore like this
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